

Tsai wan yu
"Taisugar Circular Economy"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,033 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO135minutesspent learning
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UP TO40milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO16meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO2,663pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO195gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO10lightbulbsreplaced
Tsai's actions
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Transport
Test Drive an Electric Bike
#69 Electric Bikes
I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Electricity Generation
Solar Water Consultation
#41 Solar Water
I will contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.
Electricity Generation
Rooftop Solar Consultation
#10 Rooftop Solar
After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.
Materials
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Transport
Purchase a Carbon Offset
#43 Airplanes
If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.
Buildings and Cities
Upgrade My Windows
#31 Insulation
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Materials
Choose Recycled Paper
#70 Recycled Paper
If I have to buy paper products, I will only purchase products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.
Materials
Go Paperless
#70 Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.
Land Use
Restore Wetlands
#52 Coastal Wetlands
I will volunteer 4 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.
Transport
Try Carpooling
#75 Ridesharing
I will commute by carpool 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 237.16 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
#5 Tropical Forests
I will replace or remove products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Participant Feed
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Tsai wan yu 4/25/2018 2:00 AM通過再生農業將碳排放回國是解決人類和氣候健康以及農民財務狀況良好的最佳機會之一。 -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodClean air, clean water and healthy food are three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. In what ways can you support your closest regenerative agriculture farm?
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Tsai wan yu 4/23/2018 6:21 PM拒絕棕櫚油的三個理由:環境,動物和人道
反思:棕櫚油無所不在,充斥在我們生活周遭的物品成份中,包括你我熟知的食品,化妝品等,為了支持素食,卻使用棕櫚油來替代確間接傷害了動物的生存,這是需要我們一起去思考的-
Tsai wan yu 4/23/2018 6:23 PM
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Tsai wan yu 4/23/2018 5:54 PMVideo conference can energy saving and carbon reduction ,and it's quick and easy.
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Tsai wan yu 4/23/2018 1:36 AM-
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsHow can you take your action a step further?
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Tsai wan yu 4/22/2018 6:20 PMShort distance should be used for walking. -
Tsai wan yu 4/22/2018 6:11 PMI already bought an electric bike,and it is very easy to use. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
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Tsai wan yu 4/19/2018 10:34 PMI got a message today,「Paper bags are not even more environmentally friendly than plastic bags
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